Authorities in Nam Hai Lang commune said on the afternoon of September 13 that emergency teams were working to deal with the three barges lodged beneath My Chanh railway bridge.

According to initial reports, the O Lau River rose rapidly around midday, with strong currents sweeping away three barges belonging to a construction materials company.

The vessels were carried downstream before becoming trapped beneath My Chanh railway bridge. One of the barges showed signs of gradually sinking.

At the scene, the river remained high and fast-flowing, with the three large barges lying close to the bridge as powerful currents continued to surge around its piers.

The incident occurred amid complicated flooding conditions, increasing the risk that the barges could strike the bridge and damage the railway structure.

If the vessels are not removed promptly, they could pose a safety risk to train operations.

After receiving the report, the Nam Hai Lang commune People’s Committee notified the Quang Tri Department of Construction and railway authorities to coordinate a response.

Infrastructure managers, emergency teams and local authorities arrived at the scene to inspect the barges and bridge and determine how to remove the vessels safely.

As of the afternoon of September 13, all three barges remained trapped beneath My Chanh railway bridge.

Authorities continued to monitor river levels and currents while assessing the safest way to remove them and protect people, equipment and the railway structure.

Huong Lai